cold blooded animals are exothermic, they cannot regulate their own body temperature
Warm blooded animals are endothermic, they are able to generate their own internalheat
Poikilothermic animals are those whose body temperatures fluctuate with and is similar to its environment
Why are substrates necessary?
promote natural behaviour
provide comfort
soak up urine or faeces
encourage foraging
What are the key accommodation considerations?
type of accommodation
size
location (predator/prey, direct sunlight, draught)
access to accommodation
what are some examples of substrates?
sawdust, hemp bedding, hay, peat, aquarium gravels, paper
Reptile and amphibian enclosures need heat lamps and small vents, some may require a vub lamp while others may require misting
External mammal and bird enclosures usually provide an indoor and outdoor area. In winter, animals may need additional substrate, blankets or heat lamps